Kumho Ecsta SPT

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Thu May 22, 2008 12:22 am

I'm finally replacing the RSA's and was looking into a set of Kumhos. I have dedicated winter tires so I'm leaning towards these dedicated summers:Anyone have experience with these?

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Thu May 22, 2008 2:08 am

I believe I have the AST's and they are pretty decent...I would assume the SPT's are about the same.The AST's have a higher treadware rating (last a little longer) and are a little cheaper.. (in the 18's)So far I'm happy with them.. I don't drive my vibe like I drove my Civic, so I went with a good all around tire instead of a seriously sticky, better handling tire...

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Thu May 22, 2008 2:48 am

If you order from tirerack, have them shipped to The UPS Store in Ogdensburg, you'll save a bundle on shipping, brokerage fees etc. It's only 50 minutes from downtown.

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Thu May 22, 2008 2:51 am

Quote, originally posted by Raven »If you order from tirerack, have them shipped to The UPS Store in Ogdensburg, you'll save a bundle on shipping, brokerage fees etc. It's only 50 minutes from downtown.Good idea --- do us canucks need a passport yet to get into the states?

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Thu May 22, 2008 11:34 pm

I haven't had the SPT, but I have had a few sets of Kumho 712's, the predisesor to the SPT... they are a good tire that get a good amount of respect in the performance world... If you wanted to step up one better consider the Falken FK452... I just got a set for the Subie, <100$ a tire..!!!!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sat May 24, 2008 12:35 pm

Quote, originally posted by bull77 »Good idea --- do us canucks need a passport yet to get into the states?By air you do but by car you need Gov't picture ID and your birth certificate.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat May 24, 2008 9:36 pm

Quote, originally posted by Raven »By air you do but by car you need Gov't picture ID and your birth certificate.i heard that changed this passed february or something? i had to get my passport for the epic meet when i go downbut as the tires go..i read the first 3 reviews and they were all negative..so i dont know what to think of them..after reading more..they seem like good tires

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sun May 25, 2008 8:36 am

I drove down to Ogdensburg yesterday to pick up a new fridge and stove and no passport is needed, just driver's license and birth certificate.

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Mon May 26, 2008 2:56 am

definately going the ups route instead of shipping.what should i expect for duty fees?

Sinister · Post by **Sinister** » Mon May 26, 2008 3:23 am

Just to let you know passports aren't need for crossing the porter in a car. only by air. this will change June 2009

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon May 26, 2008 9:50 am

You'll likely pay PST and GST. Since Kumho is made in Korea and not part of NAFTA, they could charge you an additional 8% duty. I have bought many, many sets of tires from Japan, Korea etc. and they never charged me the 8%.

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Wed May 28, 2008 9:37 am

Hmm...I'm thinking I might get the local NY GM dealer to install the tires for me and save the duty fees. I already called them and looks like I can get in next weekend.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 28, 2008 10:15 am

It's not worth it to save 13%tax. On a $350.00 set of tires it's only $45.00. They'll notice the new tires at the border and then you're @%&@ed. They know all the tricks and are very observant. If you do want to install them in Ogdensburg, go to Bill's. It's a small tire shop just off the main road and they only charge $15.00ea. install and balance. Go west(away from the border crossing) from the UPS Store and turn right at the Advance Auto Parts, continue about 1/4 mile past the McDonalds.

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:17 am

Update: still havent' gotten SPTs yet because I found a deal for 4 new Kumho 712's on Kijjiji for cheaper. hopefully I'll go pick them up over the weekend...http://kumhotire.ca/tires/deta...n=712

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:21 am

Quote, originally posted by bull77 »Update: still havent' gotten SPTs yet because I found a deal for 4 new Kumho 712's on Kijjiji for cheaper. hopefully I'll go pick them up over the weekend...http://kumhotire.ca/tires/deta...n=712I LOVED my 712's.... 3 sets of them...!! If they still made them in any amount of decent sizes, i'd prolly STILL have them... THAT IS A GREAT TIRE..

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:49 am

Finally picked up my 712s

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:15 am

Very nice!

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:22 pm

SWEET.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!How do you like them?? Had'em in the rain yet?? I LOVED that tire in the rain..

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:27 pm

definitely alot smoother than the RSAs, although I don't drive all that crazy when the kid is in we're expecting rain for the next couple days, so we'll see how they handle

slvrvibes · Post by **slvrvibes** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:46 pm

They should handle great in the rain. I have these tires on my vibe.

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